IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4
Ultra-fast inking unit for offset inks
The IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4 has been developed to ink printing discs fast and with
highest accuracy with a well defined ink layer thickness. These discs can be used on the IGT
printability testers AIC2-5 and all versions of the IGT Global Standard Testers. Many
modern inks dry very quickly and this means that it may be impossible to ink the printing
discs with these type of inks on the AE inking units. The use of the IGT High Speed Inking
Unit 4 also reduces the inking times dramatically.
A P P L I C AT I O N S
The High Speed Inking Unit 4 is used to ink printing discs for:
• Use with the IGT printability tester AIC2-5
• Use with all versions of IGT Global Standard Testers
• Inking with conventional offset inks
The High Speed Inking Unit 4
• Inking with UV-drying offset inks
is used in the following
• Inking with pick test oils
industries:
• Inking with temperature control
• Very short inking times
• Inking up to 4 colours or inks at the same time
• Printing ink, paper and board,
printers
• Metals, plastics and packaging
O P E R AT I O N
The IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4 consists of a rubber top roller and
two steel distribution rollers, which can be heated or cooled by an
external temperature control unit.
The top roller can be used to ink a maximum of 4 printing discs. The
inking speed can be adjusted from 0.2 to 1.2 m/s.
• Resins, lacquers and coatings
• Raw materials
• Training centres and research
institutes
IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4
Quick and easy to operate
The ink is applied in three stages. The
top roller can be adjusted to three
positions to ensure the ink is applied
as effectively as possible. After the
unit has distributed the ink evenly,
the printing discs are brought into
contact with the top roller and inked
for the selected preset time.
A special feature of this unit is that
IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4 with cover
the printing discs automatically lift of
PROPERTIES
the top roller as soon as the set inking
The IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4 is an ultra-fast inking unit, which can be used
time elapses. The printing discs can
to ink a maximum of 4 printing discs simultaneously.
also be lifted manually. The unit can
The technical design of this inking unit enables the user to reduce the total inking
be preset to perform three types of
time to 15 seconds. The unit is computer controlled and all settings as well as
inking sequences. Through use of the
the operating instructions can be read on the large display.
display menu, one of the three inking
The operating temperature of the IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4 is selectable
sequences can be selected:
between 15 and 45°C. This is particularly important at the high distribution
speeds, which generates heat, affecting the tack and viscosity of the inks and
1. Set the distribution time and
consequently the test results. The temperature is controlled by means of a
speed. As soon as the preset time
thermostatic bath, which can be used to either heat or cool the unit.
elapses, inking of the printing disc
The thermostatic water bath is not supplied by IGT, but is readily available from
starts.
most laboratory supply companies.
2. Set the distribution time and
speed and set the ramp-up time
• Inking speed adjustable from 0.2 to 1.2 m/s
to reach the selected speed. As
• System distribution time adjustable from 5 to 200 s
soon as the preset time elapses,
• Printing disc inking time adjustable from 5 to 200 s.
inking of the printing disc starts.
• Computer controlled process
3. Set the distribution time and
• Top rollers available with 1, 2 or 4 sections
speed. Set a 2nd distribution time
• Inking time separately adjustable for each printing disc
and speed and set the ramp-up
• Extremely precise inking times
time to reach that speed. As soon
• Printing discs lifted automatically after inking
as the preset time elapses, inking
• Quick and easy to operate
of the printing disc starts.
• Sturdy construction
• Temperature control also precludes the influence of high speed or ambient
temperature
Te m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
The temperature can be controlled by
• Supplied with an IGT ink pipette
means of a thermostatic bath, which
• Suitable for printing discs used on IGT AIC2-5 and IGT Global Standard Testers
can either heat or cool the unit. The
two distribution rollers are kept at the
required temperature and the top roller adopts the same temperature.
IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4
Computer controlled process
Inking with conventional offset inks, UV-drying offset
inks and pick test oils
Accurate temperature
control is important
for pick tests and
when studying the
properties of inks at
IGT Global Standard Tester 2
different temperatures
The display of the inking unit
(e.g. inks for dry offset printing). The
accuracy of the temperature control
Cleaning
facility is also required in standardized
The software program contains a
laboratory work.
separate module for cleaning. The
The real time temperature of the rol-
module ensures that cleaning is fast
lers is shown on the display.
and safe, the top roller can be lifted
The thermostatic bath is not part of
automatically to facilitate the
the standard supply, but can be pur-
cleaning process.
chased from most general laboratory
supply companies.
IGT ink pipette
The IGT ink pipette is required to
IGT AIC2-5
Cover
apply offset inks to the top roller. The
The High Speed Inking Unit is provi-
ink pipette significantly increases the
ded with a transparent cover over the
accuracy of the ink application and
rollers to prevent dusting of the
thus the results of the tests.
applied ink and to prevent outside
influences. The cover can be opened
easily to apply the ink, to place or
take off the printing discs or to clean
the system.
IGT Ink pipette
IGT High Speed Inking Unit 4
Extremely precise inking times
T E C H N I C A L D ATA
• Top roller 1, 2 or 4 sections
General
Weight:
55 kg
• Inking surface area
• Complies with EC directives
Height:
300 mm
• Modern design
Width:
860 mm
• Computer controlled process
Depth:
380 mm
2
4 x 328 cm (4 segments)
2
2 x 729 cm (2 segments)
2
1 x 1537 cm (1 segment)
• Simple operation
• Inking speed
0.2 – 1.2 m/s
• Reliable
Electrical connection:
• Distribution time
5 - 200 s
• Low initial cost
115/230V/50-60 Hz
• Inking time
5 - 200 s
• Easy to move
• Temperature range
15 – 45º C
• Detailed instructions for use
• Maximum printing disc width 50 mm
Printing discs are lifted automatically
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Tel.
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